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VK06 FAM

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,315 mi
Last recorded136,315 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 FAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 136,315 miles

Front subframe damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2023 117,560 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front power steering hose damaged

Pass 14 May 2022 101,821 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 85,516 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened damaged by osf lower front wishbone mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 78,417 miles

Nearside Front sub frame/engine under tray damage n/s/f corner

Fail 2 Jul 2019 78,417 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sub frame/engine under tray damage n/s/f corner

Pass 18 Jul 2018 72,606 miles

Front Lower engine covers damaged

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 68,352 miles

Offside Front subframe damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2016 59,486 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 55,121 miles

N/s/r tyre cracking

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wiperblades worn, but still clearing screen effectively.

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly cracking, no cords visible

Fail 23 Apr 2014 48,756 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wiperblades worn, but still clearing screen effectively.

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly cracking, no cords visible

Pass 3 May 2013 44,539 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wipers deteriorated slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 33,242 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 29,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 23,760 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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VK06 FAM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK06 FAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VK06 FAM registered?

VK06 FAM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 April 2006.

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